Harrisburg Chess

White Rose Results

The White Rose Open was the final Sam Lamonto tournament to be held in 2009. Coffee, tea, and donuts were provided in the morning and lunch was served by the York Area Home School Association. Thanks to everyone for coming out, and stay tuned for details on Sam’s next tournament, the Bloomsburg Open in 2010!


Scholastic Section: (16 participants)

First Place Winner with a perfect 4-0 Score – Jacob Heybey
Second – Garret Lee 3.0
First U800 Alex Monelli 3.0
Second U800 Shane Elliot 2.0
U600 – James McAllister 2.0
Unrated Trophy – Samuel Shvartsman 2.0

Scholastic Door Prizes: $15 in merchandise, $10 cash



Open Section: (21 participants)

Tie for 1st – 2nd Joe Mucerino & Darryl Hartman 3.5
U1800 1st Windsor Schmidt 3.0 $40
2nd Chris Couch 2.5 – $20 in merchandise
U1600 1st Jeff Peck 3.0 $40 cash
2nd 3 way tie – Mike Koplitz, J.R. Travers, Dan Blair 2.5 $7 each in merchandise.
U1000 Tony Rynard 1.5 $40 in merchandise
Unrated – Mark Werner 1.5 $20 in merchandise
Open Section Door Prize — $15 in merchandise





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YMCA Kids Club and Tournament

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The kids chess club at the Camp Curtin branch YMCA in Harrisburg offers games and instruction 6 days a week. They also host a FREE monthly chess tournament. More about the kids program and event...

Family Chess Night

Kids receive free instruction at the Fredrickson Library's Chess Night in Camp Hill. Learn more...

Chess Lessons

Chess Expert Michael Mazock is available for personal chess training and instruction. Rates are $25 an hour, or $40 for a two hour session.

(717) 422-8321 or
mmazock@comcast.net